World first centre-drive design translates into more efficient
utilisation of space and manpower on board.
Six Spiders comfortably in a C130 aircraft.
Spider Light Strike Vehicle (Spider)
The Spider LSV is differentiated from its predecessor by its
six-seater capacity which gives potential users greater flexibility
to deploy the vehicle for a wider range of operations. The new and
improved design also offers a collapsible roll cage frame
that readily allows two vehicles to be stacked for rapid air
deployment, enhancing the efficiency of air
transportability by allowing more LSVs to be transported in a
single go. With this feature, it is now possible to accommodate six
Spiders comfortably in a C130 aircraft.
Mobile
With a new 130-hp engine, ST Kinetics' Spider moves faster and
performs better in a variety of terrain conditions. It is designed
for unmatched performance in off-road conditions such as
mountainous, cross-country or desert terrain. The Spider LSV has a
four-wheel drive design with improved, independent suspensions for
better shock absorption and crew comfort. It scales inclines of up
to 60%, traverse side slopes of up to 50% andmanoeuvre
through dense vegetation with ease.Its low centre of
gravity and top speed of 120 km/h makes it ideal in providing close
fire support for infantry troops and special operations forces. As
an added advantage, the Spider's environmentally friendly engine is
certified up to Euro III emission standard.
Deployable
ST Kinetics' Spider has a light weight space frame that greatly
improves its air portability.Its patented space frame
allows for the vehicle to be internally carried by transport
aircraft, while its versatile layout allows for a crew
configuration that can accommodate up to 6 men. Its centre-drive
design translates into more efficient utilisation of space and
manpower on boardcompared to conventional left or right
hand drive models. Coupled with commonality in its "family of
vehicles" concept, the Spider is an ideal basic building block for
an air mechanized force of the future.
Multi role platform
ST Kinetics' Spider LSV offers a high payload to accommodate a wide
range of weapon systems from heavy machine guns, grenade launchers
and canons, to mini UAVs, sensor and surveillance systems. Its
configurable roll cage system enables easy modification of the
vehicle to suit a variety of missions that include attack,
surveillance, reconnaissance, ambulance, emergency and combat
support roles. Its "family of vehicles" concept enables commonality
of parts for optimised logistics and maintenance support.
Crew safety and protection
For added safety, the Spider LSV is fitted with power-assisted
brakes for better control over off-road terrain. It is built with a
removable windscreen for protection against the elements of
weather. As an added advantage, the Spider can also be easily
fitted with capsulised armour for protection against small arms of
up to 7.62mm.
Aside from a conventional power source, the Spider can also be
fitted with a Motor Generator (MOGEN), a hybrid electric and motor
unit. When operated on its electrical power, the MOGEN enables a
vehicle to move in the silent (stealthy) modethereby
increasing the survivability of its crew operating in the
frontline. The MOGEN can also provide back-up power as an auxillary
power source.
Future developments
Future Spider LSV designs will incorporate a patent-pending
retractable wheel system. In operations, this offers the Spider a
lower centre of gravity for better stability and manoeuvrability at
high speeds in off-road conditions. With the wheels fully
retracted, the Spider takes on a more streamlined profile that
allows it to be internally transported in narrow-body carriers such
as the V22 Osprey aircraft.
It can also be readily configured for unmanned operations as an
effort to protect troops who need to perform surveillance roles in
the battlefront.
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Can be easily fitted with Capsulised armour for protection against
small arms up to 7.62mm. Ideal basic building block for an air
mechanized force of the future.
